Catering Coordinator

Maryland Connect

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About The Position

This position exists to efficiently manage accurate catering event contracts, including initial customer contact, dissemination to all appropriate team members, updates, and post event billing communication. This staff member participates in a variety of activities with the Catering department, and assists in executing Catering work requests when necessary. Serves as main point of contact between Catering, Dining Hall, UDS Retail, and Conference Services; main liaison with all campus departments. Authority and Accountability This position reports directly to the Catering Associate Director. While not having any assigned direct reports, this position assists in the management/supervision of an operational unit. This position has no budgetary responsibility or authority.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the practical application of office practices and procedures.
• Skill in using various computer applications.
• Skill with spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of styles of catering service and proper food handling.
• Skill in composing a variety of correspondence; excellent organizational skills; planning; prioritizing; attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, faculty and public at all levels in an efficient and professional manner.
• Ability to complete assignments with limited instruction and follow up.
• Bachelor's degree, two years' experience in administrative staff work, and 1 year of catering related experience.
• 6 years of professional experience in this field can serve as an equivalent to the required education.
• Computer Skills
• SERV Safe Manager Certification within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years' work history with Salisbury University between 2021 and present.
• Bachelor's degree in related field

Responsibilities

• manage accurate catering event contracts
• initial customer contact
• dissemination to all appropriate team members
• updates
• post event billing communication
• assists in executing Catering work requests when necessary
• Serves as main point of contact between Catering, Dining Hall, UDS Retail, and Conference Services
• main liaison with all campus departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time